Worst 2018 Chevrolet Traverse Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 171 | 1 | — | 112,694 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 92 | 1 | — | 21,172 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 76 | 1 | — | 26,618 mi | |
| Brakes | 36 | 3 | — | 37,658 mi | |
| Fuel System | 26 | — | — | 22,381 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 14 | — | — | 11,825 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 10 | — | — | 2,990 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 10 | — | — | 26,186 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 10 | — | — | 24,618 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 9 | — | — | 92,696 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 8 | — | — | 10,958 mi | |
| Body Structure | 8 | — | — | 10,350 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | 1 | — | 13,460 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 4 | 1 | 33,206 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 73,800 mi | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 5 | 1 | — | 3,500 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Carry Handle, Shell, Base | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Adas:Parking Assist:Sensors | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2018 Chevrolet Traverse
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~194,213 vehicles.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
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2018 Chevrolet Traverse — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Traverse reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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